Aerospace Studies (AER)

AER 101 Foundations of USAF I (1 credit)

A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 102 Foundations of USAF II (1 credit)

A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 200 Leadership Lab (0 credits)

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and Operations Flight Commander.

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 201 Evolution USAF Aero Power I (1 credit)

A survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and continuing application of communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity to apply leadership experiences discussed in class.

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 202 Evolution USAF Aero Power II (1 credit)

A survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Featured topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and continuing application of communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity to apply leadership experiences discussed in class.

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 301 Air Force Leadership Studies I (3 credits)

This course is a study of the leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 302 Air Force Leadershp Studies II (3 credits)

This course is a study of the leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 401 National Security Affairs I (3 credits)

This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training

Attributes: Undergraduate

AER 402 National Security Affairs II (3 credits)

This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. Leadership Laboratory (AER 200) is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Air Force ROTC Field Training

Attributes: Undergraduate